Parking and Safety Around Schools

We understand that parking can be challenging during peak drop off, pick up, and Jummah times, but doing the right thing can save lives. Children are unpredictable and move quickly, so as adults and as a school community, we must do everything we can to protect them. Parking correctly helps us do exactly that.

One of the easiest ways families can keep children safe in parking lots and driveways is to teach and consistently enforce a parking lot safety routine, like the S.T.A.R. method:

• STOP: As soon your child gets out of the car, tell them to stop and stand still. Don’t let them run out without looking!
• TOUCH: Ask them to touch a safe place on the car and keep your child’s hand there!
• ATTENTION: Teach them to pay attention and look at the cars around them.
• READY: Ask your child to wait for you to tell them it’s time to go. Then take his or her hand and go, or tell them it’s safe to move.

The attached parking and safety notice has been developed by Council to assist with advising parents/motorists about the relevant road rules, especially around schools.